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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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